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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Social Work with People with Substance Problems | |||
| Reference | SSM228 | Version | 1 |
| Created | April 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | May 2021 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | November 2020 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with with a critical and analytical understanding of social work interventions with people with substance problems and their relatives (both children and adults). Provide detailed evidence based knowledge of causes and impact of problematic substance use. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Appraise conceptual knowledge of psychological and sociological theories, and understanding as to why people develop problems with substances and their application. |
| 2 | Critically evaluate the legislative and social policy regarding prevention and service delivery for people with substance problems. |
| 3 | Demonstrate critical awareness and application of assessment, action planning and intervention strategies designed to facilitate change for people with substance problems within the context of evidence based practice. |
| 4 | Evaluate the implications of a person's substance problem for any children he/she is responsible for and any adults who are close to him/her and apply intervention strategies designed to both reduce the risks to such children and adults and enhance their abilities to cope. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Theoretical perspectives on substance problems and addiction. Societal attitudes to substance problems. Context of service delivery. Assessment and interventions with people with substance problems. Issues of gender and race. Concepts of recovery. Implications for an interventions with children and adults affected by another person's substance misuse. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| A combination of lectures, workshops and seminars underpinned by student centred learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 48 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 102 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Component 1 will take the form of an essay. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Coursework | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Successful completion of Stage One. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barber, J., 2002. Social Work with Addictions. Macmillan, Hampshire, England |
| 2 | Jarvis, T., Tebutt, J., Mattick, R. & Shand, F., 2005, 2nd Ed. Treatment Approaches for Alcohol and Drug Dependence - An Introductory Guide. John Wiley, Chichester, England |
| 3 | Kroll, B. & Taylor, A., 2003. Parental Substance Misuse and Child Welfare. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| 4 | McMurran, M., 1994. The Psychology of Addiction. Taylor and Francis, London |
| 5 | Allan, G. 2014. Working with Substance Users - A Guide to effective Interventions. Palgrave. Basingstoke. |